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vol . 4, no. 37 : may 14-20, 2025 : losgatan.com
edwyn mendoza p8 : discover lost gatos p10 : ny times crossword puzzle p11 : sir arthur conan doyle p14 Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan
LOCALS SAY THEY WANT THE TOWN TO PRIORITIZE POLICING
Soft opening held Monday, as Penske creates 30 jobs
With budget planning underway, residents organize around public safety
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
On Monday, the new Porsche service center held its soft opening at the site of the former Acura location on Los Gatos Boulevard. Tony Pordon, executive vp of corporate development for Penske Automotive Group, which operates the business, said it will be a great fit for Los Gatos, given local demographics. “We are opening a one-of-akind customer-facing service center,” he said. Pordon said this represents
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
One of the best things about living within a democracy is that it is for the people and by the people. And that includes the freedom to assemble. On April 30, a meeting— called by Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation president Jonathan Knowles—was held at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. to discuss the police funding as the Town signals it’s going to roll out a tight budget. And more mee tings are planned to address the upcoming fiscal plan, and the Town’s relation to our Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. Chief Jamie Field was in attendance, as were 25 or so citizens. The chief spoke briefly, outlining her beliefs in the need to modernize the department, address current staffing challenges and preserve existing LGMSPD programs. ➝ Policing, 4
PORSCHE SERVICE CENTER TAKES OVER FORMER ACURA LOCATION
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WITH ROSE David Lecoutre 42 with daughter “R-O-S-E,” age 3, at Sunday's Farmers Market at Plaza Park. The flowers are for? You guessed it—for Mom with fresh strawberries too and a swim later. More photos, P4.
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